Meet Mathew Nuqingaq, Inuit Jeweler to Royals, Rock Stars, and Paris Fashion Week

Prince Charles, rock guitarist Joe Satriani and models of Paris Fashion Week don't have much in common, but they have all worn accessories crafted by Mathew Nuqingaq Nuqingaq is well-known in his community: he's the president of the Inuit Art Foundation, he was named to Order of Canada in 2016, and his jewelry and sculptures are displayed in several gift shops and museums within town Born off the east coast of Baffin Island, Nuqingaq has lived in Iqaluit about 30 years.

"I've been trying to simplify my work for most of my life," Nuqingaq explained "Materials are everywhere," Nuqingaq said After flattening the metal, Nuqingaq heats the metal, hammers it, and reheats it to bend again.

The final result can be achieved quickly, or take years, Nuqingaq said. . Source